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Adal Regis
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Illinois
IL-02 Democratic nominee?
$87.5K
MAR 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — IL-02 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$87.5KMAR 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePublic servant
PartyDemocratic
LocationIllinois
BackgroundPublic servant
EducationUniversity of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy — Master of Public Policy (AM/MPP), 2022
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Notable personal detailsAdal Regis is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. He has worked in public service and policy, including serving as a district representative for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, and has worked with former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey. He has also worked in climate and environmental-justice nonprofit roles, including leadership work at Elevate, and has served on Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s Task Force on Black Immigrants.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reinvesting federal resources in social programs like Medicaid and opposes tax breaks for the wealthiest, calling for restoring funding to support vulnerable families and community services. Emphasizes targeted economic development to create jobs and revitalize communities.
Healthcare
Supports restoring and protecting funding for Medicaid and Medicare and prioritizes affordable health care and access for working families. Emphasizes defending programs that serve low-income communities and expanding federal support rather than cutting those programs.
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Climate & Energy
Supports clean energy, climate resilience, and environmental justice priorities with a focus on bringing clean, affordable energy and climate investments to historically underserved communities. Emphasizes climate equity and delivering clean energy solutions as part of broader economic and community development goals.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports rebuilding trust in public safety and ‘trustworthy policing’ while emphasizing community-centered public safety solutions. Campaign messaging emphasizes police accountability and community investment rather than defunding law enforcement; no clear public statement on specific gun policies was found in campaign materials reviewed.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Adal Regis is in the news as part of the crowded Chicago Democratic congressional primaries, which have drawn nearly $62 million in spending. The race has become a major money battle, with both direct donations and outside groups playing a big role. The surge in spending has also raised concerns about wealthy donors influencing the election.
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$71.1K
$53.3K
$35.5K
$17.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$71.1K
$806.97
$58.3K
$4.9K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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